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I have never been exactly in your boat, but when I had my son I gained way over the amt. too, like 53 lbs. The problem is before I was always dieting and exercising and then when I got preg. I had to stop dieting I only drank diet pop, water to sugar drinks everything was nutrasweet etc.. That put on plenty of weight alone, needless to say the milk you drink too. and loss of exercise. all of that right there were 20 lbs right there. Did you smoke before and maybe not eat three meals a day? I know even now, I am adjusting to making myself eat three meals, I used to skip Break. maybe lunch and eat dinner. This is goint to put weight on my alone, as I never ate correct before. I am hoping you are in the same situation as me, If they are not medically worried, maybe you should stop worrying, I have heard of women gaining 70lbs, But maybe just keep telling the doctor you are concerned. Good luck hope all goes well. Keep up faith when this is all said and done your going to have your precious baby in your hands it will all be forgotten.. Good Luck and Chin up!!!

Wow, you poor thing. If only sympathy alone were enough. I'm PG with my first and am due around when you are and having only gained about 25 lbs (I'm short 5'1",was 131 and now 155 or so) I feel ungainly and am looking forward to being myself again, I mean I really think of it alot. I did know one girl , well she was 22 and I'm 39, so I say girl, but she gained 80 lbs and told me that towards the end of her PG her legs would turn blue if she showered for more than 5 minutes. She also needed help with everything, as you do. I feel for your nausea. I also knew someone who had hyper-emesis I think it's called, where morning sickness is profound and that sounds like what you have. She could barely stand being touched, it was dreadful and she could eat next to nothing. Lots of fruit she said. I know when in my first trimester, I ate cream of wheat in the morning with peaches cut up in it and I didn't lose that. Small portions are key. But it does sound as if your dr. is being a bit less concerned than he should. I'm no dr. but I do know you could become dehydrated if you can't even keep down much water.You could be put on IV to make sure you are getting the required fluids. Have they determined if you might have more than average amniotic fluid? Have you had a recent ultrasound? Perhaps you are having a very large baby? I would really dig in my heels with the drs and demand answers. You are suffering above and beyond and deserve some kind of relief and some definative answers too. If you don't get them, try a second opinion, if you can. Be the squeaky wheel. It was hard for me at first, but you pay their salaries and you need their help. Good luck and remember, it isn't forever (even though it feels that way).

I feel your pain. I am 22 weeks and have gained 40 pounds on my, used to be little, great body of 135 pounds. I feel sick all the time but I keep packing on the pounds! The doctor said it could be water. Try drinking tons and tons of water and dont eat salt and see if it goes away a little bit. I went to the grocery store and bought weight watchers meals and lean cuisine goodies instead of ho-ho's. I am going to try those. I understand how you feel - I am scared I am going to be a blimp for the rest of my life and get so big I will explode! You are not alone, I am right here with you!!! I gained 10 pounds in one week! I waddle everywhere. When I feel so awful about it I try to think that this will be over soon and then let the work begin! We can get rid of this weight with hard work but we can do it! And when we do get back to our beautiful self, we will have a cute baby to smile at! I agree - this whole pregnant thing is no fun!

thank you thank you for these kind words, and especiallhy to miss b, whose letter got me teary. i think you struck on an underlying chord; i am not feeling taken care of by my ob help. and i am feeling as alone and helpless as if i was alone and helpless, which is not a good feeling when you have paid the doc cash because of no insurance. i have felt like an idiot gong back over and over, asking are you sure im not with too much fluid, or with diabetes, or with a baby that is too big to deliver...i have not been given any tests, not even for diabets, the midwivs just stuck my finger and said my blood sugar was fine. i dont have a mom and am feelign bereft of that crucial maternal support that is built in for a lot of women. i have a wonderful partner who is loving and accepting of these limitations but guys cannot replace the female love and comfort roles. one more thing, on the vommit front, its from the food not having any place to go, it just comes up undigested and yes, i think this could prob be terrible in terms of nutrition and water intake not 'counting'. i will file back and squeak a little more and insist on a gestational diabetes test. if anything this situation has made me alive in my mind with all the things takn for grantd that i will do once baby drops and we have her. much love, j

Do you know how many babies you're gonna have? I also kow someone whose women in the family 'normally' gain colossal weight when pregnant and (thankfully) lose it after giving birth. As you don't have a Mom you won't know if this runs in your family. Get that gestational diabetes test done. Women who have it put their baby at risk and most possibly a C-sec when giving birth.

What about getting a second opinion,and as for mecial coverage have you tried to apply for medicaid or something like it. I live in canada so I only know the canadian health care system. Sorry to hear about all you pg problems.. With my first I gained 50 bls my second 55lbs and this one33 lbs and 9 more weeks to go. Can they induce you at 37 weeks to have the baby full term early.

I had a friend who gained 100lbs with each of her babies. She was normally 5'10" and 125lbs very thin. She didn't seem to have a problem loosing the weight afterwards. I had different problems than you when I was pregnant. I was in a lot of pain and so uncomfortable. I remember saying to many people that I could not understand why anyone would have a 2nd baby because pregnancy was so aweful for me. About a minute after my daughter was born I knew I would suffer through it again because there really is pregnancy amnesia as I call it and after the baby is born it is so well worth it. I just didn't believe while I was pregnant that it would be worth it. I hope this helps a little not many people people talk about how tough it is. I just always remember my mom saying that she felt her best when she was pregnant and I was really taken by surprise at how tough and miserable it was for me. Best of luck to you and only a few more weeks to go!

my 4 preganacies were fairly easy, except for the throwing up part. I had dry heaves most of the time. I lost 25lbs with #1, 19lbs with #2, 15 lbs with #3 and 40 lbs with #4. #4 was the only one I didn't gain weight with. I snacked on any kind of crackers I could find. Then I threw them up. by #4, I had discovered tums. which didn't stop it completely but did provide some relief. I wish I knew what to tell you to make things better. My friend is about 4' 10" and was a size '0' ..and was always under 100lbs. with her first, she ended up over 200 lbs. she survived. he just turned 18. she's a little bigger now but happy. my daughter was severly anemic with both of her babies. the last, her blood count was only 7 !!!! it's supposed to be around 12. they had to give her a transfusion after delivery. she called me every day complaining about what hurt. she had really bad back labor (i never had that) and she still has back pain....but the cause of that could be the birth control she was on caused her to ballon up to 170 lbs and she's only 5 ft tall. she didn't take her shot last month and i'm expecting her to be pregnant soon. (I hope not) she just got a job and can't afford to quit.

Dear Julie 7, I'm with the others get a 2nd opinion. Dr's these days are just too complacent. And don't feel alone, you have lots of people out here who care how you feel and are here to support you!! My ex boss had the world's first IVF Quads, and he used to tell me that his wife survived on 1/2 a ham sandwich a day and she was feeding 5. They were all healthy and have just turned 21yrs old. Goodluck and If you are feeling blue just put up a post and we will be there for you!! Marian

Hang in there Julie. i gained 70 lbs. w/ my 1st. 3 babies, and lost it all after. This pregnancy, I have been sick for most of it, and gained only 30 lbs. so far.(i'm due Feb. 19) I know the feeling of being robbed of the joy of your pregnancy, because of suffering. I am short waisted, so his feet kick my stomach contents up, and his head beats up my cervix. I have to sleep sitting straight up and down.You might be suffering from anxiety, but if you feel in your gut something besides normal suffering is wrong then get a second opinion. Have them check your iver, and stomach acids through blood work. I will pray for you. Take care, and goodluck.